Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus SH-50

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 4 years before the SH-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 grades vs the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4030 and the SH-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and SH-50.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.